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AD03 MVR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,669 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seals n/s and o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2022 82,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 82,420 miles

driveshaft bracket missing

Fail 16 Mar 2021 82,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

driveshaft bracket missing

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,344 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 82,344 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,782 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 60,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,323 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 66,323 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,992 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,897 miles

rear trailing arm front bushes are slightly sepparated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,648 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,998 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,432 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD03 MVR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 MVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD03 MVR registered?

AD03 MVR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is AD03 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 MVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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